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A Pottery Promenade!

We are very excited to share a video with you that we’ve created as a very short promotional piece to highlight our process and work! We have also added this video to the front page of our website

If you have a spare minute and change, you can see the video below, or better yet check us out on youtube and subscribe to our channel! I would love to hear your impressions and thoughts on this video!

Thanks for reading, and maybe watching!

Mugshot Monday

“May your coffee be stronger than any challenges you face today. But if not, remember: DON’T throw your cup at anyone. You need it for refills.”
– Nanea Hoffman Mug 10 $35

Shipping Included in US and CanadaThe Latest Mugs Are Now Up WIth More To Come!

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If you don’t see one for sale in the colour you like,
please contact us and we can work with you directly.

This Week At The Studio In Photos

Found amongst the snow on a forest walk

Starry Night Owl Came safely from the kiln!
$75
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Finding the colour in the coldRaku glazes break in natural patterns Which is why this bark felt so similar to this vase.Antediluvian – $68
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Natural textures and colours for inspiration with chaga mushrooms growing wildThat’s been the week here.

How’s your week been?

Rising From The Ashes

It’s been a big week around the world

And in honour of that, I wanted to share this vase

Phoenix Reborn

This raku vase’s name was chosen by Mandy Lewis-Houston during Mandy explains it as follows:

I would call it “Phoenix Reborn” for several reasons. First is a little on the nose since it’s Raku and forged in flame. The second is because, if I read your blog properly, this is the first work you have finished since your sad loss. Lastly because July has been stupid hot for almost everyone everywhere so this could be a lovely harbinger of cooler times since it’s out of the flames and hopefully so are we all.

Thank you so much Mandy for your touching suggestion. I am really drawn to this name and feel like she has captured the essence of this piece on many levels. You can check out Mandy’s artistic works on her website here.

You may read more about my recent experiences that caused me to choose this particular name here – “Working Through Grief” and if you would like to contribute a name/a bit of writing for this month’s Name That Vase, It’s just about wrapped up!

Phoenix Reborn – $80
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Hope you have a wonderful weekend

What do you think of this vase/story combination?

In The Pendants

Fresh from the latest Firing, Three new pieces have made it on to the site.

We have a feeling they won’t last long!Chromium Buddha Pendant
$28
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Soapstone Yoda Pendant
$25
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Buddha or yoda not your thing?

Perhaps this punny pendant will be more your passion?Elephandant
$28
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Elephandant

Take a look at even more jewelry over on the Jewelry page.

What do you think of these pieces?

hope you have an excellent Day!

Born To Be Wise

“Owls are known as lonely birds; but it is not known that they have the forest as their best friend!” 

—Mehmet Murat Ildan Starry Night Owl – $75
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Vase In Focus – The Eye Of Horus

“Did your parents ever say ‘It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye’?Horus’ mother might have wanted to mention this to him. The Eye of Horus – $140
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Get the Full Story.

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God Will Get You For That!

Think you have the weight of the world on your shoulders?

What happens when Gods war? ‘The Pillar of Atlas’ is named after a legendary rebel who chose the wrong side in a war among Gods, an unusually cruel punishment, and a final look that would stop anyone in their tracks.

The Pillar of Atlas
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Atlas, a famous Titan, unfortunately decided to participate in their rebellion against Zeus and the other gods of ancient Greece. This was their attempt to regain power, for the Titans were the original gods of the upper world.

The quest to regain their former glory must have been irresistible. The possibility and lure of power called out to the Titans. Most of all to Atlas, for he would eventually become leader of the rebellion.

Sadly, he was no match for Zeus. He and his Titan rebellion were defeated.

You can see more more pictures of the ‘The Pillar of Atlas’ here.

Zeus was often most clever and quite diabolical when handing out punishment. As leader of the rebellion, Atlas would receive a particularly harsh sentence – to hold up the sky! Some say the sky was placed directly on his shoulders, but in other accounts it was placed on two pillars he would hold in his hands.

But the story would not end here. Few people knew the location of Atlas, but a certain demigod who happened to be a son of Zeus happened to pass by Atlas. Perseus would eventually use the head of Medusa to turn Atlas into stone. Some say it was because Atlas refused to grant him hospitality, which would have been difficult because his hands were full.

Others say it was an act of mercy to alleviate the suffering of Atlas and end his cruel punishment. The Atlas Mountains are all that remains of this once proud rebel.

This vase is featured in our first book which you can learn more about here

What did you think of this story and vase?

Mugshot Monday

“There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life.”

— Lin Yutang Mug 1 $35

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May your day bring you peace

This Week At The Studio In Photos

Ice and snow – it is definitely winter! Trying out a new style of handle on a few mugs

Sign up to be emailed when they are ready! After overnight fog, we woke up to hoarfrost A long-necked vase appeared on the wheel this week! Hoarfrost on the trees Collecting and chopping wood for The Alchemist’s StudioThat’s been the week here.

How’s your week been?